Meaning of COSMETIC
| Pronunciation: | | kâz'metik
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- [n] a toiletry designed to beautify the body
- [adj] serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
- [adj] serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
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| | Synonyms: | | aesthetic, aesthetical, cosmetics, decorative, enhancive, esthetic, esthetical, nonfunctional, ornamental |
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| | See Also: | | depilator, depilatory, epilator, highlighter, makeup, make-up, nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish, toilet article, toiletries, toiletry, war paint | |
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\Cos*met"ic\ (k?z-m?t"?k), Cosmetical \Cos*met"ic*al\
(-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr.
ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm['e]tique. See {Cosmos}.]
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the
complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.
First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With
head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
\Cos*met"ic\, n.
Any external application intended to beautify and improve the
complexion.
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